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S P A C E S is a company that lends itself to helping business and home owners choose music that can create the atmosphere they are looking for. S P A C E S wants to introduce you to independent Canadian Music.

Unsurprisingly, people are more inclined to desire a product that has been advertised in conjunction with music they enjoy than one that has been paired with unappealing music or no music at all. Consumers are also more likely to buy products when the music used to advertise them is aligned with the product. These effects work for both individual products and entire brands. (1)

S P A C E S wants to help you get the atmosphere you're searching for out of your "space" . Whether your space is a restaurant, art gallery, retail store, office or even your own home, S P A C E S can take your area and turn in into a place people want to visit.

S P A C E S has a wide range of very eclectic and beautiful music, much of it independent and much of it Canadian. We hope you agree that supporting Canadian Independent music is a great way to make your space more original.

Should you wish to have S P A C E S come to your "space" and do an assessment, if you would simply like to hear a few of Spaces clever playlists or simply have a question regarding packages

Braden Gates writes songs and sings them, plays fiddle, and tells stories. A born raconteur in both his songwriting and song introductions, he is often compared to a young Loudon Wainwright: for his similar grimacing as he hits the notes and the sharpness of his observation and sly humour. With intricate guitar picking and skillful fiddling, he weaves his way through song in a way unlike any other. He is set to release his second album, --Ferris Wheel, in September 2014.

S P A C E S Presents is hosting Braden Gates at 7:30. Braden has just finished his second album "Ferris Wheel" which is released September 20th. Can't make it to the album kick off? No big deal; you can check him out and hear a sound S P A C E S Presents shows are famous for.

Braden has played in Grande Prairie twice to sell-out audiences. His knack for story telling and entertaining will make you smile.

S P A C E S Presents has had Bethany Fisher open for a number of different artists. Many people have asked for Bethany to headline a show. We're presenting Bethany and Braden Gates as a double-bill.Come hear two of Alberta's biggest young talents.

Braden Gates.

Braden recently played the Edmonton, Canmore and Edmonton Folk Festivals and is developing a reputation as a talented storyteller, songwriter and musician.

Bethany is a talented lady as many of you are aware,who is just finishing her first album.

Come out and support these two great acts. As usual you can expect some great people, some dandy live music as a wonderful respite from the world on a Wednesday night. Tickets are by email money transfer to geoff@geoffmacdonald.com.

(very limited tickets, last year's Jon Bryant show sold out in 5 days!)

Tickets $20.00

S P A C E S Presents hosted Jon Bryant last season and the show was seen by many as the highlight of the season. Jon is returning and will play at the usual quaint environment that people are connecting with the S P A C E S Presents experience. Don't delay as this show will be a big draw and we have limited space.

Angelic Highs and Sweet Somber lows... Words used to describe the sounds and styles of Halifax born singer/songwriter, Jon Bryant. His new album, "What Takes You", (according to mpodia.com) is nothing short of love at first sight! With a blend of of Ryan Adams, the melancholy of Jeff Buckley and the harmonies of Simon and Garfunkel, Jon Bryant is a welcome addition to any singer/songwriter enthusiasts music library. With a flight attendant for a mother and a gospel singer for a father, Bryant is a traveller at heart with a soul for storytelling. After graduating from art school in 2011, Jon began touring full-time around the world. Bryant has seen great success at every turn. In short, he has been featured as the iTunes "Singer/Songwriter Album of the Year" and "Single of the Week" with major TV placements as well as numerous CGMA, ECMA and Music Nova Scotia Award nominations. (from http://www.sonicbids.com/2/EPK/?epk_id=198949)

S P A C E S is hosting Craig Cardiff on October 23rd at the Grande Prairie Little Theatre. Craig is one of the most talented independent artists in Canada today. His album "Floods and Fires has been nominated for a Juno award for best Roots and Traditional Album: Solo. He is currently working on a new album. The Little Theatre is a quaint location and is perfect for a very personal night of music Craig has played five a sold-out shows in the last two years .

Michael Cassidy is a local singer songwriter who continues to impress local audiences with his eclectic songwriting and performances. Grab tickets soon as this show will very likely sell out.

S P A C E S has been working hard to bring Peter Katz for the past year and a half, and we're really excited to bring to Grande Prairie an artist that has been blowing the doors off the Canadian Music Scene.

Multiple award winner, and now a recent JUNO Award Nominee,
recording artist Peter Katz captivates listeners with his unique brand of
contemporary folk music. Playing 150+ dates a year all over the world, Katz’s
remarkable efforts have resulted in him selling over 15,000 copies of his discs
and sharing the stage with such notable artists as The Swell Season, Lucky Fonz
III, Bedouin Soundclash, Dan Mangan, The Good Lovelies, Melissa McClelland and
the legendary Garth Hudson from The Band. The talent embedded within this artist coupled with the work ethic he shows promises to bring a show that will be sure to leave you wondering why you haven't heard of Peter Katz.

Peter is touring withToronto singer songwriter Emma Lee. Her voice once described by No Depression as "powerful and fragile at the same time, with a range and ability to dive around the notes that would make kd lang jealous". Her songwriting is widely heralded as "powerful, catchy and fully engaging"

Tickets will only be available through email money transfer to geoff@geoffmacdonald.com. Ticket prices are $23.00 in advance and $26.oo at the door. As with the last six S P A C E S concerts this show is sure to sell out.

Here are a couple of videos of the extremely talented Bethany Fisher of Grande Prairie (compliments of Keenan Geer photography). Bethany is in grade twelve but has already played with with the likes of Jon Bryant, Craig Cardiff and the Scenic Route to Alaska. At the last S P A C E S concert Bethany stunned the audience by doing a complete set of her own music. Her tunes are clever and her sound just keeps getting better. This is an artist that people will want to hear. If you're interested in booking Bethany Fisher to play at your event you can contact her at bethanyj_27@hotmail.com. You can also check out her page at : https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bethany-Fisher/314263642027641

Angelic Highs and Sweet Somber lows... Words used to describe the sounds and styles of Halifax born singer/songwriter, Jon Bryant. His new album, "What Takes You", (according to mpodia.com) is nothing short of love at first sight! With a blend of of Ryan Adams, the melancholy of Jeff Buckley and the harmonies of Simon and Garfunkel, Jon Bryant is a welcome addition to any singer/songwriter enthusiasts music library. With a flight attendant for a mother and a gospel singer for a father, Bryant is a traveller at heart with a soul for storytelling. After graduating from art school in 2011, Jon began touring full-time around the world. Bryant has seen great success at every turn. In short, he has been featured as the iTunes "Singer/Songwriter Album of the Year" and "Single of the Week" with major TV placements as well as numerous CGMA, ECMA and Music Nova Scotia Award nominations. (from http://www.sonicbids.com/2/EPK/?epk_id=198949)

S P A C E S has the privilege of hosting Del Barber on January 22 at Geoff's house . Del is

another of Canada's newest movers on the music scene. His stories and candour will leave you feeling like a grade four student sitting on a carpeted classroom floor pining for another chapter. People who have seen Del relate the entertaining value of his concerts and the dude can play a guitar... This will be an intimate acoustic concert in one of S P A C E S great environments. Barber has been nominated a Juno award and won two Western Canadian Music Awards. Our house concerts are always a big hit and always a sell-out. We are VERY fortunate to have landed Del Barber; you will be hard-pressed to see an artist of this caliber in a setting such as this. Therefore,get your tickets early, they will not last long at only 15 bucks. For tickets email geoff@geoffmacdonald.com .

S P A C E S is hosting Craig Cardiff on 29th at the Steve Cooper Lodge at the Wapiti Nordic Center. Craig is one of the most talented independent artists in Canada today. His album "Floods and Fires has recently been nominated for a Juno award for best Roots and Traditional Album: Solo. The Steve Cooper Lodge is a quaint location and is perfect for a very personal night of music tucked in the Boreal Forest of northern Alberta. Craig played a wonderful sold-out show last November at the Nordic Center. Grab tickets soon as this show will very likely sell out.